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The Power 30 FM Leaders 2026

The Power 30 FM Leaders 2026
Date:
Jul. 19, 2026
Karl-Heinz Otto Mair

#16Karl-Heinz Otto Mair

CEO
Company:Berkeley Services
Residence:UAE/Germany

Karl-Heinz Otto Mair is the Chief Executive Officer of Berkeley Services UAE, one of the region’s leading facilities management companies. With more than three decades of international management experience, Mair has built a distinguished career across facilities management, hospitality, tourism, aviation, and business services, holding senior leadership positions throughout Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. His extensive cross-industry experience has enabled him to develop a strong reputation for operational excellence, business transformation, and customer-focused service delivery.

Karl-Heinz Otto Mair - CEO, Berkeley ServicesKarl-Heinz Otto Mair - CEO, Berkeley Services

Berkeley Services, established in 1984, is one of the UAE’s longest-standing facilities management providers. The company delivers a broad range of integrated services, including hard and soft facilities management, cleaning, security, hospitality support, landscaping, waste management, and specialized technical services. Today, Berkeley supports a diverse portfolio of clients across commercial, residential, retail, hospitality, healthcare, education, and infrastructure sectors throughout the UAE.

As CEO, Mair is responsible for the overall strategic direction and operational performance of the organization. His leadership covers business growth, client engagement, service quality, workforce development, innovation, and sustainability initiatives. Under his guidance, Berkeley has continued to strengthen its position as a trusted facilities management partner by focusing on service excellence, long-term client relationships, and operational efficiency.

A strong advocate of people-focused leadership, Mair has consistently emphasized the importance of employee engagement, training, and professional development as key drivers of service quality. His management approach combines operational discipline with a commitment to empowering teams, creating a culture that prioritizes accountability, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction.

Innovation and sustainability are also central themes within his leadership strategy. Berkeley has continued to invest in technology-enabled solutions, smart operational processes, and environmentally responsible practices aimed at improving asset performance and reducing environmental impact. The company’s approach reflects the growing role of facilities management in supporting both operational resilience and sustainability objectives across the built environment.

Throughout his career, Mair has demonstrated a consistent ability to lead large-scale service organizations through periods of growth and transformation. His combination of international leadership experience, operational expertise, and commitment to service excellence continues to contribute to Berkeley Services’ reputation as one of the UAE’s most respected facilities management companies. Under his leadership, the company remains focused on delivering high-quality, sustainable, and client-centric solutions that support the evolving needs of the region’s property and infrastructure sectors.